When it comes to Chester's top attractions a walk around the cities ancient walls often tops the list. Some parts were built by the Romans and date back 2000 years, but today several sections are ...

The government has agreed to meet with an MP over concerns about funding for Chester's walls. Cheshire West and Chester Council currently pay for the upkeep of the walls, but Labour's Chris ...

ROMAN REMAINS IN CHESTER'S WALLS. Share full article. June 8, 1889. Credit... The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context from June 8, 1889, Page 2 Buy Reprints.

A section of Chester's ancient Roman walls, built between 70 and 80AD, has collapsed after private developers carried out excavations. No one was injured and an investigation is underway.

The Chester MP said the walls were an "international treasure". ... From the 18th century, they were no longer needed for defence and were adapted to become a fashionable walk and public amenity.